Planning a Thailand visa run in 2025? Whether you’re a teacher chasing a Non-Immigrant B (Non-B) visa, a tourist stretching your 60-day Tourist Visa (TR), or a retiree securing a Non-Immigrant O (Non-O), Laos is your ticket. Since January 1, 2025, Thailand’s e-Visa system has gone global, and both Vientiane and Savannakhet are key hubs for this process. This guide breaks down every step—DIY bus trips with a 10–15 day wait versus Meesuk Travel’s 2-day fast-track—covering costs, documents, and timing. Let’s get you back to Thailand hassle-free!

Hey, digital nomads, teachers, and Thailand buffs! The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)—aka the digital nomad visa—is your 2025 ticket to five years in the Land of Smiles. Launched in July 2024, this multiple entry visa lets remote workers, freelancers, and cultural explorers (think Muay Thai or Thai culinary training) stay 180 days per entry, extendable once for another 180 days. I’ve been teaching in Thailand for over two decades with Kids English Thailand (KET), and this guide cracks the DTV visa Thailand application code—clear steps, legit resources, and Thai law savvy. Optimized for “DTV visa 2025” searches, it’s your one-stop shop whether you’re a teacher in Chicago or a freelancer in Cape Town. It’s March 6, 2025—let’s make it dead simple!

Ready to swap your desk for a Thai classroom in 2025? The Non Immigrant B Visa Thailand is your golden key—unlocking 90 days to launch your teaching gig with Kids English Thailand (KET). As of January 1, 2025, the Royal Thai Embassy rolled out the global Thai e-Visa system, meaning no more embassy marathons—just a laptop and Wi-Fi. We’ll email you the must-have Thailand docs, and this guide walks you through uploading them to www.thaievisa.go.th. I’ve been teaching here for 20+ years, and trust me—this streamlined process beats the old visa-run chaos. Whether you’re in London, LA, or Lagos, let’s get your non immigrant visa b sorted for Thailand’s vibrant schools!

Hey, travelers, teachers, and culture chasers! Chinese New Year—aka the Spring Festival—is a global bash, and in Thailand, it’s a dazzling collision of Chinese heritage and Thai flair. Picture this: February 2025, the Chinese lunar calendar kicks off the Year of the Snake (Chinese zodiac alert!), and Thailand erupts with lion dances, red envelopes, and steaming dumplings. Whether you’re backpacking through Bangkok’s neon-lit Chinatown, teaching in Chiang Mai, or soaking up Phuket’s beach vibes, this guide is your passport to celebrate Chinese New Year in Thailand. I’ve lived here 20+ years—trust me, it’s a wild, wonderful ride!

Imagine December 25, 2025: no snow shovels, just a coconut in hand under twinkling lights in Thailand. I’ve taught here for over 20 years, and Christmas in Thailand is a dazzling mix of tropical beaches and holiday cheer—perfect for Kids English Thailand (KET) teachers or anyone craving a unique holiday. It’s not a public holiday, so schools hum along, but decorations, events, and warm weather (26-30°C) make it a standout. Whether you’re guiding kids through carols or chasing Phuket’s fireworks, this guide has your Christmas in Thailand 2025 roadmap. Let’s dive in!

I’ve clocked over 20 years in Thailand, morphing from a soaked rookie to a Songkran safety pro. This guide is your lifeline if you’re new to the Songkran festival—loaded with detailed steps to avoid it, gear up, know what’s coming, and stay safe during Thailand’s water festival. Perfect for teachers, expats, or families, let’s make Songkran 2025 safe and unforgettable!

I’ve lived in Thailand for over two decades, soaked in Songkran’s magic year after year. This guide digs into its meaning, Songkran festival history, prime celebration spots, and hands-on tips—everything you need for an authentic dive into Thailand’s most famous festival. Whether you’re teaching with Kids English Thailand (KET), traveling solo, or bringing family, here’s your ticket to Songkran’s heart. (Check our Songkran 2025 Safety Guide for splash-proof pointers.)

Picture this: You’ve landed in Thailand in 2025, Kids English Thailand (KET) contract in hand, ready to inspire eager students. Your visa’s set, your degree’s legalized—but if your packing list flops, you’re in for a rocky start. Your laptop’s your lifeline—without it, you’re lost in schools where tech’s a gamble. From Bangkok’s humid haze to northern nights at 2°C, plus customs like Monday’s yellow shirts, this KET-approved Thailand packing list is your guide. Let’s pack smart—your Thailand trip begins now!

Thailand is still a developing country, so when moving to Thailand, there are a few things to consider, and finding safe drinking water is one of those. In general, tap water in Thailand isn’t safe to drink because of potential bacteria and pollutants.

Guest Writer Arabella a KET Teacher in Tak Province, Thailand, writes about her experience completing a Thai Non-Immigrant B Visa Run to Savannakhet, Laos.

A personal insight into the struggles and solutions for when you feel homesick while living abroad from Guest Writer-Freya Peake, a KET Teacher in Lampang Province, Thailand.

Guest Writer-Olga Carlino, a KET Teacher in Lamphun Province, Thailand

If you are considering leaving your country to experience life in Thailand, prepare your documents and your luggage and buy a plane ticket.

You will make new friends, have a unique experience, and enjoy yourself.

Last but not least, I suggest you take part in Loy Krathong.

Trust me, you will have an unforgettable time!

Guest Writer-James Hudson a KET Teacher in Phetchabun Province, Thailand

As an English teacher new to Thailand, you will make some of the most fulfilling and valuable connections with local people that can lead to deep and meaningful friendships.

Loy Krathong is a traditional festival in Thailand and involves releasing floating lanterns named krathongs into rivers and waterways to honor the water goddess and Buddha.

Sukhothai is one of the best places to experience the festival because it is the birthplace of the festival and holds the most prominent celebration, lasting for several days and nights.

The general aptitude test (GAT) and professional and academic aptitude test (PAT) are for Thai students intending to enroll in state universities.

Often referred to as ‘the Land of Smiles, Thailand is famous for its culture and people’s welcoming and warm temperament. Rice farms and elaborate temples are weaved in and around busy, sophisticated cities, reflecting the diversity of landscapes and lifestyles.

Some of the facts are strange, peculiar, and downright amazing!

Thailand has three seasons… extremely hot, mildly hot, and rainy. The wet time of the year is colloquially called the rainy season; however, others may refer to it as the wet season or the monsoon season in Thailand.

Firstly, I must emphasize if you require to communicate with an English-speaking emergency operator, you should call the Tourist Police or, in the case of a casualty, an ambulance service from one of the many international or regular government hospitals in Thailand.

This is an easy-to-follow guide when applying for a Non-Immigrant B Visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in Hanoi.